Scallop Rumaki

Okay, they're not really rumaki, but they're good anyway. From Southern Living. Don't eat the toothpicks!

• Ready In: 9 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 8 rumaki

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, halved
• 8  sea scallops
• 1  green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 8  toothpicks
•  fresh chives (optional)

Directions

1. Microwave bacon on high for 2-2 1/2 minutes, or until partially cooked but still flexible.
2. Top each scallop with some of the onion and ginger.
3. Drizzle evenly with lemon juice. Wrap a bacon piece around each scallop, and secure with wooden toothpicks.
4. Grill scallops on grill tray 2-3 minutes on each side, or until done.
5. Or broil 3 inches from heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until bacon is crisp and scallops are cooked.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Garnish with chives, if desired.